Proficiency testing catalogue
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Loss of ignition of cement EN 196-2
Parameters (quantitative): loss on ignition [%] Article Number: 2010268 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing cement Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA accreditation. |
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November 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Mammalian cell culture - cell counting (ISO 20391)
Article Number: 2011475 Description: Determination of the total cell count in a suspension of mammalian cells using direct and indirect counting methods; see also ISO 20391-1 Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Cell culture Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 New proficiency testing |
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November 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Mar Resistance of Surfaces PV 3974
Parameters (quantitative): relative change in gloss level [%] Article Number: 2010699 Description: This Proficiency Test is part of the certification program at Volkswagen, independently of this, participation is possible for every laboratory. Category: physical mechanical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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April 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Marine water - chlorite, chlorate
Parameters (quantitative): chlorite [µg/l], chlorate [µg/l] Article Number: 2011383 Description: Possible testing e.g. by EPA 300.1 Category: chemical-physical testing Environmental analytics marine water Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. New proficiency testing |
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December 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Marine water - metals
Parameters (quantitative): arsenic (As) [µg/l], chromium (Cr) [µg/l], copper (Cu) [µg/l], mercury (Hg) [µg/l], nickel (Ni) [µg/l], zinc (Zn) [µg/l], lead (Pb) [µg/l], cadmium (Cd) [µg/l] Article Number: 2011382 Category: chemical-physical testing Environmental analytics marine water Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. New proficiency testing |
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December 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Mass per unit area of fibre materials EN 12127 ISO 3801
Parameters (quantitative): Mass per unit area [g/m²] Article Number: 2010733 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing textiles Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Materials in contact with drinking water - leachable organic substances (EN 15768)
Parameters (qualitative): identification of various leachable organic substances Parameters (quantitative): semi-quantification of the identified leachable organic substances [μg/l] Article Number: 2011261 Description: A typical polymer material for contact with drinking water is to be analysed for leachable organic substances in accordance with EN 15768. Both the semi-quantitative concentration estimation and the identification of the detected substances are part of the PT. Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging plastics, plastic film Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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April 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Materials in contact with drinking water: Enhancement of microbial growth (EN 16421 - procedure 2)
Article Number: 2011462 Description: The proficiency test is used to evaluate materials in accordance with EN 16421 for their suitability for contact with drinking water regarding the growth of (harmful) microorganisms. The test involves examining surfaces (panels) using method 2 (measurement of biofilm volume). Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing material testing plastics (surfaces) Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. New proficiency testing |
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December 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Maximum force seam - grab method ISO 13935-2
Parameters (quantitative): Maximum force to seam rupture [N] Article Number: 2011177 Category: physical mechanical testing material testing textiles Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Maximum force seam ISO 13935-1
Parameters (quantitative): Maximum force to seam rupture [N] Article Number: 2010072 Category: physical mechanical testing material testing textiles Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Mayonnaise
Parameters (quantitative): total acid (pH 8.1) calculated as acetic acid [g/100 g], dry matter [g/100 g], total fat [g/100 g], cholesterol [mg/100 g], egg yolk content [g/100 g], sorbic acid [g/kg], benzoic acid [g/kg], sodium chloride [g/100 g], pH value [-] Article Number: 2010415 Description: With the three PT-schemes mayonnaise, tomato ketchup and mustard we offer a high quality assurance program for the most popular sauces and basic ingredients for many further foodstuff throughout the world. The requested parameters are the most important value-determining attributes like the egg content in mayonnaise as well as technologically relevant parameters like preservatives. Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed egg products Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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April 2027 | Add to cart | |
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MCPD and glycidol in infant milk formula
Parameters (quantitative): 3-MCPD (sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters) [µg/kg], glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol [µg/kg] Article Number: 2011283 Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed infant formula Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - detection of endotoxins (Ph. Eur. 2.6.14)
Parameters (qualitative): endotoxins [positive or negative] Article Number: 2011291 Description: The Limulus amoebocyte lysate test (=LAL test) according to Ph. Eur. 2.6.14 is used to detect bacterial endotoxins. It is also possible to participate in the proficiency test with comparable methods, e.g. USP chapter 85, USP chapter 161, JP chapter 4.01. and ISO 11737-3. The samples are a simulated extract. The extraction of a medical device is not part of the proficiency test. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - ethylene oxide residues (ISO 10993-7) 1
Parameters (quantitative): ethylene oxide (CAS 75-21-8) [mg/kg], ethylene chlorohydrin (CAS 107-07-3) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010375 Description: Extraction by simulated application (reference method) in water Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. Suitable laboratory equipment is required for participation in the proficiency testing schemes. |
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - ethylene oxide residues (ISO 10993-7) 2
Parameters (quantitative): ethylene oxide (CAS 75-21-8) [mg/kg], ethylene chlorohydrin (CAS 107-07-3) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010377 Description: Exhaustive extraction Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. Suitable laboratory equipment is required for participation in the proficiency testing schemes. |
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - extractable PFAS
Article Number: 2011524 Description: Possible testing e.g. by ISO 10993-18 Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. New proficiency testing |
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - extractables & leachables
Parameters (qualitative): identification of various extractables & leachables Parameters (quantitative): quantification of the identified extractables & leachables [µg/ml] Article Number: 2011169 Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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August 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - extraction of elements (ISO 10993-12)
Parameters (quantitative): calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), fluorine (F), manganese (Mn), chromium (Cr), Iodine (I), selenium (Se) Article Number: 2011159 Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - extraction of metals (ISO 10993-12)
Parameters (quantitative): zinc (Zn) [µg/l], nickel (Ni) [µg/l], cadmium (Cd) [µg/l], lead (Pb) [µg/l], copper (Cu) [µg/l], cobalt (Co) 1 [µg/l], chromium (Cr) 1 [µg/l], arsenic (As) 1 [µg/l] Article Number: 2010379 Description: Extraction of the samples with water Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. Suitable laboratory equipment is required for participation in the proficiency testing schemes. |
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June 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - gravim. determination extractables
Parameters (quantitative): extractables (n-hexane) [mg/dm²], extractables (iso-propanol) [mg/dm²] Article Number: 2011168 Description: If you are interested in testing aqueous simulants, e.g. ethanol 10% or dist. Water, please have a look at our proficiency tests for global migration in the field of consumer goods. Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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July 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Under certain circumstances, this parameter may not be available in the proficiency test.
Under certain circumstances, this parameter may not be available in the proficiency test.